Graphic Design (ARTD) Major

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Requirements for Graphic Design Major

Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences

System General Education Requirements*: 30

Goal #1 Written Communication:
ENGL 101
, and
ENGL 201
Credits: 6
Goal #2 Oral Communication:
SPCM 101*
Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences/Diversity Credits: 6
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities/Diversity Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences Credits: 6

Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 8-9

Goal #1 Land and Natural Resource Stewardship Credits: 3
Goal #2 Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
Goal #3 Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3

College Requirements: 16

Please see the College of Arts and Sciences for additional information.

Modern Language Credits: 14
Social Sciences Credits: 2

Major Requirements: 63.5-64.5

Art History Advanced Writing Course Credits: 3
Art Electives: 7

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5
ART 111 - Drawing I * ** (COM) Credits: 3
ART 112 - Drawing II * ** (COM) Credits: 3
ART 121 - Design I 2D * ** (COM) Credits: 3
ART 122 - Design II Color (COM) Credits: 3
ART 123 - Three Dimensional Design * ** (COM) Credits: 3
ART 200 - Portfolio Review Jury on Student Progress Credits: 0.5
ARTD 202 - Computer Graphics I Credits: 3
ART 211 - Drawing III-Figurative ** (COM) Credits: 3
ART 400 - Senior Review Credits: 0.5
ARTH 100 - Art Appreciation * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ARTH 211 - History of World Art I * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ARTH 212 - History of World Art II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ARTD 201 - Graphic Design I Credits: 3
ARTD 301 - Graphic Design II Credits: 3
ARTD 302 - Computer Graphics II Credits: 3
ARTD 351 - Visual Communication I Credits: 3
ARTD 352 - Design Media I Credits: 3
ARTD 451 - Visual Communication II: Senior Portfolio Credits: 3
ARTD 452 - Design Media II Credits: 3
MCOM 265-265L - Basic Photography and Studio (COM) Credits: (2-3)

Electives: 8.5-10.5

Total Required Credits: 128

Requirements for Graphic Design Major

Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences

System General Education Requirements*: 30

Goal #1 Written Communication:
ENGL 101
, and
ENGL 201
Credits: 6
Goal #2 Oral Communication:
SPCM 101*
Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences/Diversity Credits: 6
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities/Diversity Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences Credits: 6

Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 8-9

Goal #1 Land and Natural Resource Stewardship Credits: 3
Goal #2 Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
Goal #3 Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3

College Requirements: 8

See the College of Arts and Sciences for additional information.

Natural Science Credits: 8

Major Requirements: 63.5-64.5

Art History Advanced Writing Course Credits: 3
Art Electives Credits: 7

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5
ART 111 - Drawing I * ** (COM) Credits: 3
ART 112 - Drawing II * ** (COM) Credits: 3
ART 121 - Design I 2D * ** (COM) Credits: 3
ART 122 - Design II Color (COM) Credits: 3
ART 123 - Three Dimensional Design * ** (COM) Credits: 3
ART 200 - Portfolio Review Jury on Student Progress Credits: 0.5
ARTD 202 - Computer Graphics I Credits: 3
ART 211 - Drawing III-Figurative ** (COM) Credits: 3
ART 400 - Senior Review Credits: 0.5
ARTH 100 - Art Appreciation * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ARTH 211 - History of World Art I * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ARTH 212 - History of World Art II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ARTD 201 - Graphic Design I Credits: 3
ARTD 301 - Graphic Design II Credits: 3
ARTD 302 - Computer Graphics II Credits: 3
ARTD 351 - Visual Communication I Credits: 3
ARTD 352 - Design Media I Credits: 3
ARTD 451 - Visual Communication II: Senior Portfolio Credits: 3
ARTD 452 - Design Media II Credits: 3
MCOM 265-265L - Basic Photography and Studio (COM) Credits: (2-3)

Electives: 16.5-18.5

Total Required Credits: 128

Note:

By written request to the Department Head, Graphic Design majors may substitute ARTD animation or a video production course for the MCOM photography requirement.

Curriculum Notes:

* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.